Route Relief Driver

Dairy Farmers of America; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Home nightly

Paid vacation

Career growth

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Employee rewards

Employee referral program

DFA affiliation

Job summary

T.G. Lee Dairy in Florida is seeking a dependable CDL B Route Relief Driver to provide relief/backup for drivers on vacation or time off. You will operate straight or pup trucks and deliver dairy products according to the route schedule while maintaining high customer service standards.

Start times range around 2:00–4:00 am, Monday to Friday, based on route coverage. Average earnings are $1,300 to $1,500 per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 2 years of experience driving a straight truck or pup truck (last 5 years preferred).
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Must meet DFA Motor Vehicle Records requirements.
• Must meet all DOT requirements.
• Certification and/or License - valid Class B/B with Air Brake CDL.
• Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Math skills for calculating load size and recording measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate straight/pup trucks to deliver products on assigned routes.
• Provide relief/backup support for other drivers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of routes and communicate with supervisors.
• Deliver with safe, timely, and courteous customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Reading and writing

Math for load size/weights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

T.G. Lee Dairy has immediate job openings for dependable CDL B Route Relief Driver to provide relief/backup support for company when drivers are on vacation or other time off. May provide on-call relief, cover partial trips or fill in due to staffing needs. Demonstrate knowledge of multiple delivery routes and possess necessary qualifications and experience to drive class B vehicles per the relief driving assignment. Keep up-to-date knowledge of routes, which may include going on route ride(s) to keep active knowledge. Operate a straight truck or pup truck to deliver products in a safe and timely manner to customers according to the delivery route schedule as determined by the supervisor. Demonstrate high standards of customer service. Communicate frequently with peers, supervisors, and others.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday - Start time will range from 2:00 am to 4:00 am (until complete) based on route coverage.

OUR CDL DRIVERS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• Average earnings are $1300 to $1500 per week

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution*
• Competitive pay
• All non-CDL delivery drivers have daily routes and are home nightly
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families
• varies by company

T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Up to 2 years of experience driving a straight truck or pup truck, within the last 5 years preferred
• Must meet minimum age requirements
• Must meet DFA requirements for Motor Vehicle Records
• Must meet all DOT requirements
• Certification and/or License - valid Class B/Class B with Air Brake CDL
• Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
• Skill in proficient computer usage
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Skills with math for calculating load size and recording accurate volume/weight measurements
• Able to contribute to the positive performance behaviors through personal example
• Able to be proactive in seeking solutions, taking appropriate steps to solve problems
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Customer service skills
• Able to interpret and apply company policies
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties with minimal supervision
• Able to take initiative in performing job
• Good organization and record keeping skills
• Able to be punctual
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Average earnings are $1300 to $1500 per week